Arrival path
- Luther Ely Smith Square (Old Courthouse side) is the family viewing area.
- Malcolm W. Martin Memorial Park (Illinois side) gives the best skyline backdrop.
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St. Louis Fireworks Events
Fair Saint Louis at the Gateway Arch grounds is one of the country's longest-running Independence Day fireworks events.
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Transit plan
- MetroLink Red and Blue lines stop at Convention Center and 8th & Pine for the riverfront.
- Service extends until 1am on July 4.
Parking choice
- Arch garage and Stadium East garage stay open until 1am.
- Memorial Drive closes 6pm to midnight.
Exit and safety
- Levee stairs near the Arch grounds are uneven — keep groups together for the walk back.
Best viewing areas
Gateway Arch National Park lawnEads Bridge pedestrian walkwayMalcolm W. Martin Memorial Park (east bank, Illinois side)
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